Baie-Comeau Airport

CYBC / YBC

Baie-Comeau, CA

Last Updated
Apr 23, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -8°C
6 kt
60°
9 SM
Visibility
6,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR CYBC 230200Z AUTO 06006KT 9SM BKN066 BKN079 OVC096 01/M08 A3002 RMK SLP169

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 71 ft
BKN 6,600 ft AGL
BKN 7,900 ft AGL
OVC 9,600 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,671 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,971 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,671 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Baie-Comeau Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 9,600 feet and 9 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 6 knots. Runway 10/28 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 6600 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 1°C (34°F) with a dewpoint of -8°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers RASN, Mist, Light Showers Snow, Light Snow, Light Snow, FCST, FCST. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers RASN, Mist between 02:00Z and 06:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Snow between 06:00Z and 09:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Snow, FCST, FCST between 09:00Z and 14:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (71 ft)
Pressure Alt
-42 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,705 ft
ISA Deviation: -13.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF CYBC 230140Z 2302/2314 07010KT P6SM OVC050 TEMPO 2302/2306 5SM -SHRASN BR FM230600 07010KT P6SM OVC030 TEMPO 2306/2309 5SM -SHSN OVC020 FM230900 07010G20KT P6SM -SN OVC025 TEMPO 2309/2314 3SM -SN OVC020 RMK FCST BASED ON AUTO OBS. NXT FCST BY 230800Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
06:00Z FM230600
+3h
VFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Snow
09:00Z FM230900
+6h
MVFR 70° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Snow

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YBC
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
6,000 ft 150 ft ASP 80°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - CYBC

8,838 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.7%
MVFR
30.7%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
3.5%

Baie-Comeau Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 45 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 20°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 45 kt
Calm Winds: 3.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.5%
NE
6.6%
E
16.7%
SE
4.4%
S
5.7%
SW
13.1%
W
21.8%
NW
15.9%

Temperature Range

Average: -3°C
Range: -26°C to 20°C
-26°C 20°C

Visibility

Average: 7.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 5%
Fog Frequency: 1%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 8,838 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Baie-Comeau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: CYBC
IATA Code: YBC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 71 ft MSL

Location

City: Baie-Comeau
Country: CA
Latitude: 49.132500°
Longitude: -68.204399°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Baie-Comeau Airport

Overview

Baie-Comeau Airport serves the maritime region of Quebec, located at 49.132500, -68.204399 with an elevation of 71 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Baie-Comeau area, supporting regional and commercial aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at CYBC demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) predominating at 55.4% of observations. Temperature ranges from -26°C to 20°C, creating diverse operational challenges, while prevailing westerly winds at an average of 9.2 knots characterize local meteorological patterns. Pilots should anticipate MVFR conditions in 31.6% of observations, particularly during transitional seasons.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) measuring 6000 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind analysis indicates favorable runway alignment, with wind conditions supporting operations 100% of the time and an average crosswind of only 4.8 knots. Visibility typically remains strong, averaging 7.8 statute miles with limited instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for arrivals and departures. Runway 10/28 offers excellent wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variations, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 32 knots, though calm conditions occur in 4.4% of observations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.